Luxury cruise

Azamara Pursuit to sail maiden voyage from Southampton

Boss Larry Pimentel said the line had seen “unprecedented support” for the ship from the UK trade

Ponant confirms order for first electric hybrid icebreaker

The new ship, which will have 135 staterooms, is set for delivery in 2021

Top cruise agents recognised at Clia awards

Agents in the spotlight at annual cruise industry awards ceremony

Clia chair: Cruise sector has gone 'through the worst of Brexit'

Stuart Leven told delegates at the 2017 Clia Forum it “instinctively feels like the positivity [in the market] is continuing”

Agent prizes on offer for Clia Wave campaign

Agents are being asked to back the #FirstSetSail campaign aimed at first timer cruisers during the peak sales period

Clia forum: Cruise 'still not doing enough' to attract new customers

Senior figures admitted the sector still has “a hell of a job to do” to rival land-based holidays in popularity

Barrhead reports £10m boost in cruise bookings

Barrhead Travel is reporting a cruise boom after seeing cruise bookings revenue grow by £10 million this year.

Cunard recruits former Monarch sales director

It follows the announcement that Cunard will create a dedicated, separate sales team

Outlook for summer: the latest developments in the Med for 2018

Despite a shake-up following the collapse of Monarch, suppliers are predicting another strong year for the Med. Dave Richardson rounds up what you need to know

Jane McDonald to sail with Princess in next TV series

UK boss Tony Roberts said the episode would feature "somewhere we have never filmed any kind of cruise programme before"

Clia River Conf 17: 'We've a lot to learn' admits Uniworld CEO, but hints at more capacity for U by Uniworld

Ellen Bettridge was the keynote speaker at the conference this weekend, admitting the line was still learning about the millennial market

In search of the Northern Lights with Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten’s Northern Lights Voyage includes an expert astronomer, whale watching and a lights sighting promise. Debbie Ward embarks on a search for the Aurora Borealis.

Silversea's Silver Cloud sets sail after $40m refurb

TTG visits the ship in Montevideo ahead of its first sailing to examine some of the changes

Celebrity Cruises announces new ship for Galapagos

The line will launch the 100-passenger Celebrity Flora in 2019

Regent Seven Seas unveils name for new ship

Seven Seas Splendor will make its debut in early 2020

Bucket list trips with a twist

It’s time to up the stakes. Andrew Doherty rounds up the latest twists on classic bucket list experiences to pique your clients’ interest

Azamara to christen Pursuit in Southampton

It will be the first time the line has christened a ship

Silversea chief: 'Demand is in line with increased luxury capacity'

Roberto Martinoli’s comments came during the shakedown cruise for the Silver Cloud expedition ship, which has undergone a $40 million revamp

Silversea reveals plans for 11th ship

It follows the news that Silver Moon will join the fleet in 2020

Italian government to restrict large cruise ships from central Venice

Venetians and environmentalists have long voiced concerns about vessels sailing close to the fragile city

Silversea offers free Caribbean excursions

Bookings must be made by November 30 to take advantage of the deal

Comment: How land trips open up the world of cruise

I still struggle to believe that it was only three years ago that I discovered the virtues of luxury cruising

Charting a course for luxury growth

The future of the luxury cruise market was in the spotlight during a TTG Roundtable discussion held with Clia UK & Ireland

McAuley takes top job at Gold Medal and Travel 2

McAuley steps down as Silversea’s managing director UK and Ireland